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Whenever applicable use a more specific tag like backpack, shoes, stoves, tents, ... Only questions that do not fit into such a tag and are related to any physical equipment for engaging in those activities discussed in The Great Outdoors should use the gear tag.
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Any ways to disable sleep tracking on Garmin Enduro 2?
It turns out that the solution here (as per comments between me and OP) is to change the sleep time settings to the minimum amount you can, which appears to be 1 minute. This might well work on any Ga …
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What is the purpose of this D-shaped ring at the base of the tongue on my hiking boots?
That is a loop for the hook on gaiters. The gaiters will cover the upper foot and laces on the boot, which helps prevent snow and mud build-up on the boot as well as prevent stones/sand/etc getting in …
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Turning on a rgb headlamp with red first
I own a Black Diamond Spot 325 - it doesn't have RGB capacity, but it does have red/white and the switch between them is a simple button push that cycles between 2 white modes (spot and spread) and 1 …
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Where to insert slackline into ratchet?
The slackline goes through the center drum to hold it in place. Better than editing a picture, you can see how it works from this video at 0:49. Basically you have to provide a bit of tension, so that …
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Mount phone to film through windshield
Frame challenge:
Don't mount a phone on the car body; mount your camera on your body. I would get a GoPro (I have no affiliation or endorsement; it's simply a well known name) or similar mounted syste …
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Waterproof mittens for cycling and snow-fun: leather or synthetic?
I can't answer the specifics of mittens, but I can answer in terms of leather and cleaning/drying.
Artificial fibers materials can be very hard wearing, if you get the right ones - gloves designed fo …
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How to repurpose an old self inflating sleeping pad?
If you ever have to get into a crawlspace under a house or car, pads like this can be invaluable in making it more comfortable; especially where you are lying on your back to do something.
Insulation/ …
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Liquid chalk spill on climbing gear
Most of your plastic-based gear (e.g. nylon) should be resistant to a dilute solution of vinegar, although metals (particularly aluminium) might be attacked to some extent. … Magnesium carbonate has a hardness of 3.5-4.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which is harder than that of aluminium (2.75), so small particles of magnesium carbonate could wear away at your aluminium gear …
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How can I safely walk along the top of a steep scree slope?
A pair of medium to tall height hiking/hunting boots, with gaiters or long trousers over the top to keep out stones. Ideally these will be something with a stiff upper and a full shank (inside the sol …
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How to measure key characteristics when tree tagging?
Tagging is traditionally done with a short alpha-numeric code on a metal tag and a nail. Tags are something like these ones from Landmark Trading (no affiliation or recommendation, just one near the t …
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How can I cover all my skin (face+neck+body) while swimming outside (sea or outdoor pool) to...
I live in a country with high UV levels and consequent high skin cancer rates. The following is a distillation of the advice from health bodies in several countries. In my country 10 minutes in the su …
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